NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1043275449 M.D.
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Pain Medicine Physician in Frederick, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 951 in Pain Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
720
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$242.94
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. filed 720 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine Physician in Frederick, Maryland, prescribing 94% generic.
- 720
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
720 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
720 65% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pain Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 196 THOMAS JOHNSON DR, Frederick, MD, 21702, with a listed phone of (301) 668-9988. NPI 1043275449 was issued on 04/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 720 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.8%.
Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043275449 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/19/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Privia Medical Group, LLC
Waldorf, MD
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$243
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Pain Medicine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 720 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
720
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 781
- Total Day Supply
- 21,742
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 373 (51.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 70, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
101 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
87 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
83 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
71 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
70 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
52 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 28
Morphine Sulfate Er
28 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo… 27
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 101 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 87 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 83 |
| Pregabalin | 71 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 52 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 28 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 27 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s 720 claims are below the specialty average of 2,078.
Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gonchigar.
Dr. Suhas Badarinath
MD
Mount Airy, MD
Dr. Terri Blume
PA-C
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Eliette Bouie
PA-C
Lavale, MD
Dr. Jeanne Boyer
CRNP
Bel Air, MD
Dr. Patrick Callahan
MD
Chestertown, MD
Compare Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Frederick, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. wrote 720 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. located? ▼
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. is located at 196 THOMAS JOHNSON DR, Frederick, MD, 21702. Phone: (301) 668-9988.
What is Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043275449, issued on 04/19/2006.
Does Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
Does Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. had 373 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.8%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 720 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Mruthyunjaya Gonchigar, M.D.'s NPI is 1043275449 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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